This is the 10836th most frequent Swedish word.
ledigheten
"Ledigheten" means "the time off" or "the leave" in English.
Here, 'ledigheten' is specifically tied to leave granted from one's work responsibilities.
Hans ledigheten från arbete var längre än förväntat.
His leave from work was longer than expected.
Here, 'ledigheten' is used as a noun to represent 'time off' or 'leave' referring to a period of rest or vacation.
Jag njöt av min ledigheten och reste till fjällen.
I enjoyed my time off and traveled to the mountains.
In this sentence, 'ledigheten' indicates a general state or duration of free time.